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Anti-diabetic agent

Empagliflozin for Obesity-Related Inflammation (SADIE2 Trial)

Phase 1 & 2
Recruiting
Led By Monda Mashayekhi, MD
Research Sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Age 18 to 70 years old
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 12 weeks
Awards & highlights

SADIE2 Trial Summary

This trial will study if an anti-diabetes drug can reduce inflammation in obese people, which could help prevent heart disease.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-70 with metabolic syndrome, defined by high blood pressure, elevated triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol, high fasting blood sugar or large waist circumference. Participants must have a BMI ≥ 35 kg/m2 and be planning obesity surgery within the next 90-150 days. Exclusions include alcohol/drug abuse history, pregnancy/breastfeeding without contraception, type 1 diabetes or recent SGLT2 inhibitor use.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests whether Empagliflozin (a drug that lowers blood sugar) can reduce inflammation in fat tissue and improve heart-related functions in obese patients. It's a randomized controlled trial where participants will either receive Empagliflozin or a placebo to compare effects.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects of Empagliflozin may include genital infections in men and women, urinary tract infections, dehydration symptoms like hypotension (low blood pressure), ketoacidosis (high levels of acid in the blood), and possible allergic reactions.

SADIE2 Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am between 18 and 70 years old.

SADIE2 Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~12 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Adipose tissue macrophages
Flow mediated dilation
Monocyte chemoattractant protein-1
Secondary outcome measures
IL-6
Pro-inflammatory T cells

SADIE2 Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: Empagliflozin ArmActive Control1 Intervention
Empagliflozin is an FDA-approved SGLT2 inhibitor used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, with off-label use for diabetic kidney disease and for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction even in those without diabetes. To ensure blinding, empagliflozin will be over-encapsulated in identical gelatin capsules as placebo.
Group II: Placebo ArmPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Placebo consists of gelatin capsules.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Vanderbilt University Medical CenterLead Sponsor
865 Previous Clinical Trials
673,079 Total Patients Enrolled
8 Trials studying Metabolic Syndrome
570 Patients Enrolled for Metabolic Syndrome
Monda Mashayekhi, MDPrincipal InvestigatorVanderbilt University Medical Center

Media Library

Empagliflozin (Anti-diabetic agent) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05972564 — Phase 1 & 2
Metabolic Syndrome Research Study Groups: Empagliflozin Arm, Placebo Arm
Metabolic Syndrome Clinical Trial 2023: Empagliflozin Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05972564 — Phase 1 & 2
Empagliflozin (Anti-diabetic agent) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05972564 — Phase 1 & 2
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